West Sussex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Chilgrove, West Sussex
Bath re-enamelling in Chilgrove without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Repairing versus replacing in Chilgrove
Replacing a bath typically involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, with the bath ready the following day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why us?
- One visit for most repairs
- No need to remove anything
- Same prices wherever you are
- We leave the room as we found it
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Chilgrove
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. We work on acrylic baths, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths, and people most frequently call us about a coloured bath you want in white and a coating lifting around the plughole.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Chilgrove (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Chilgrove
Chilgrove is about 6 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO18, we come to you. Chilgrove is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Chilgrove to London (51 miles away).
Every address in PO18 is within our area. We also cover the places around Chilgrove: East Marden (2 miles west), Didling (3 miles north), Elsted (4 miles north), Compton (4 miles west) and Ingrams Green (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (7 miles south-west) and Rustington (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chilgrove
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (5.2 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Chilgrove includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Bow Hill.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, so limescale can’t build up.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for most of the day. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
If you’re in Chilgrove and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
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What else we do in Chilgrove
What we are called out for in Chilgrove
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
What your quote should include
- How soon you can use it again
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What prep work is covered
- Whether they match the colour on site
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Common questions in Chilgrove
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
How long is the bath unusable?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
What a repair can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A bath that is rusted through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Chilgrove
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
